Welcome to Central Holidays

Whether your group is looking to immerse itself in a country's beauty, gastronomy, history and culture...experience the excitement of world-class skiing...enjoy a leisurely river cruise in Europe or Egypt...or discover the Mediterranean's Ionian and Aegean Seas, Central Holidays has the travel program that's right for you.

In addition, we expertly provide a complete range of services for meeting and incentive travel, convention travel, medical congresses and symposia, family reunions, clubs and organizations, and special interest group travel of any size.

Our group tours are designed to fulfill the distinctive needs of a specific audience based on budget, desired length of travel and the itinerary's included features. Choose one of our scheduled itineraries or, if you have something particular in mind, we would be happy to customize a group departure to your specifications.

We’re eager to assist you in making your group tour a success in every way. Each of these specialized group travel teams is led by a group travel veteran including Sergio Bigini at Central Holidays and Louis Garnier at France Vacations, a company heralded as "Tour Operator of the Year" and recipient of "Golden Medal of Tourism" by the Tourist Board of France.

No matter the type of group trip you are planning, our professional group travel planners are on-hand to assure you that even the smallest of details are arranged. Fill out our Group Travel Request Form or call us for a proposal. Our destination specialists are ready to work with you.

Central Holidays
(201) 228 - 5250

CIG North America (Conventions & Incentives)
(201) 228 - 5260

The Advantages of Traveling with Central Holidays

For More than 35 years, Central Holidays has provided extraordinarily high-quality travel programs and garnered an internationally acclaimed reputation for meeting your needs and travel desires.

Take a look at merely a few of the features that set Central Holidays Travel Group companies apart from the rest and bring agents and travelers back to us time and time again:

Stability - Central Holidays, operating from the family owned headquarters in New Jersey, has been established for more than 35 years, offering the financial stability and security necessary to ensure peace-of-mind.

Resources - Central Holidays' own office in Rome and our associations with leading and reliable partners in every major European city, ensure that your groups receive the necessary attention to each detail of their itinerary. This benefits your group directly: expeditious service, competitive pricing, constant contact on site and destination knowledge, just to mention a few.

Expertise - Our strength lies in the individually selected industry veterans that make up our team in the US as well as in Europe. They each possess the in-depth knowledge, heritage and experience in the destinations that they present, to bring you a truly comprehensive insight into the places that you visit.

Reliability - Count on Central Holidays to offer you the personal care and attention to ensure a successful trip year after year. We strive to consistently maintain a high standard of service, from trip inception, while on location and after your return, ensuring that your group is fully satisfied with the trust you have placed in Central Holidays!

Commitment - We pledge to respond promptly to your inquiry, with the qualified information suited to your group's needs. Our commitment to promptness remains constant through the proposal and operations process, ensuring the appropriate mix of services essential to the successful operation of your group.

Value - The buying power we have established through the years with our suppliers benefits your group directly. Quality is never compromised in our search for the most innovative programs that promote excellence, diversity and flexibility at prices that suit your group's budget.

Technology - our knowledge and expertise is backed by our in-house cutting-edge technology system that ensures the expeditious and accurate processing of your group's data. With an advanced web-enabled platform and customized travel software, the Central Holidays service is enhanced to a level well beyond most competitors' reach.

Flexibility - from Motorcoach Escorted Tours, Independent Programs , City Stay Packages, Fly/Drive Packages, Hotel & Ground Services, Car Rentals, Mediterranean & River Cruises, Villas & Castles and Ski Packages to destinations in Europe, the Mediterranean and North America.

Choose Your Group Theme

Whether your group consists of active adults seeking an adventure abroad, college students looking for a live history lesson, veterans reuniting for a glimpse of the past, or church members longing to discover religious sites, customized group tours are an increasingly popular way for people who share a special interest to enjoy travel, camaraderie, and new experiences together.

Designed to fulfill the distinct needs of a specific audience, group travel can be tailored to the unique "wish list" of each group. And with so many distinct choices, the possibilities for travel that can be experienced by a group are virtually unlimited.

Group tour themes are as diverse as travel destinations across the globe...Here's a look at some ideas:

RELIGIOUS:
Today's men and women are increasingly seeking spiritually rewarding personal experiences. Consider a travel program with a themed itinerary that visits religious sites throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, where travelers can visit the Basilica of St. Anthony, the Bridge of Sighs, the tomb of St. Francis, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican and other religious sites of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic world in the Holy Land, Italy, France, Spain and Portugal.

CULTURAL & EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS:
Cultural and educational experiences are perfect for travelers seeking knowledge and understanding of a foreign culture beyond the scope of the traditional sightseeing tour. Highly-respected art historians, archaeologists, musicians and scientists will unveil Europe's charming cities and waterways, sharing insights and exposing you to the local flavor, history, art, cuisine, music and rarely-seen sides of all destinations along the way.

FOOD & WINE EXCURSIONS:
Explore the wine cellars of France, sample the famous parmesan cheese and prosciutto di Parma of Italy, indulge in the savory paellas of Spain, and take cooking lessons in the undiscovered culinary destination of your choice. Wine and food lovers are guided through fascinating gastronomic experiences as they eat and drink their way through the enchanting countries of Europe, creating cherished travel memories as they go.

ART & ARCHITECTURE:
Visit the famous museums of Europe and the Mediterranean- Florence, home of the Renaissance and a living museum itself, with the Uffizi Museum; the Prado in Madrid; the Louvre in Paris. See the villas and castles that have dotted the countrysides over hundreds of years: Italy's Paladian Villas in Vicenza, and Villa d'Este in Tivoli; Versailles and the chateaux of the Loire Valley in France; the Alhambra in Spain; the Schonbrunn in Vienna, Neuschwanstein in Germany, Edinburgh in Scotland. These treasures and so much more are waiting to be explored.

ALPINE ADVENTURE:
Experience the excitement of world-class skiing in breathtaking beauty with ski and snowboarding programs to exquisite European resorts in the Alps of Italy, Austria, France, Switzerland or Germany, including such renowned resorts as Cortina, Courmayeur, Innsbruck, Chamonix and St. Moritz. Or, have your group embark on a North American ski vacation to destinations from the Canadian Rockies and Eastern Canada to Aspen, Vail and Lake Tahoe in the United States - all of which provide exhilarating ski resorts and exciting cities that translate into dream ski vacations in the snow.